55 Word Fanfics

[mnstrtruckslash.livejournal.com]

This summer at camp, we had a three sentence story challenge. It reminded me of a book my aunt got for me a few years ago. Because I’m a writer, people are always giving me notebooks, pens, fictional works, and nonfiction books on writing and/or writers. This book was called The Shortest Stories in the World, or something like that, and was filled with stories that were exactly 55 words in length. The company who made the book was taking submissions for 55 word works at the time but I don’t know if they are still accepting new pieces. I did find their website. You can email me if you are interested in it.

Anyway, back to Wilson. Try and write a story using as close to 55 words as possible (exactly 55 is best but if you have to be over or under it is okay) about Wilson getting sick or injured. Post your results in the comment section. I know this isn’t related to the Renaissance but hopefully you can find a way to write stories about Renaissance diseases, the Renaissance Fair, or even something where Wilson lives in/travels to the Middle Ages. I think this is a good challenge for people to try out because it doesn't take as much time as a longer story or an art piece.

Comments

[menolly-au.livejournal.com]

Okay - 55 words is hard. This is all I can come up with so far.
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When he wakes up he's lying in a first aid tent with House staring down at him.

"Uh?" he manages.

"You were hit by a runaway horse," House explains, making a 'splat' motion with one hand.

Of course he was.

"House? No more Ren Fairs. Okay?"

"Sure." A pause. "How do you feel about skydiving?"

[barefootpuddles.livejournal.com]

"Sure." A pause. "How do you feel about skydiving?"

If he can't survive a Ren Faire the skydiving is not going to end well. Of course in sick!Wilson land very little goes well for Wilson. lol.

[menolly-au.livejournal.com]

(Set during the Knight Fall episode)
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Thirteen stitched him up while House studied the sword, now red with Wilson's blood.

"Good thing I only nicked you. This baby is sharp," he said approvingly.

"House!"

House leaned in close, and touched the cut gently.

"Relax, Wilson. I'm sure Sam likes scars." His breath was hot on Wilson's cheek. "And so do I."

[menolly-au.livejournal.com]

Wilson winced as House cleaned up the gravel rash on his elbow, his face set. He rubbed at his chest and tried to conceal a cough.

When he looked up he saw fear in House's eyes and a question he wouldn't ask.

"I think we should sell the bikes and buy a car," Wilson said.

[sassyjumper.livejournal.com]

What do you mean hard? All three of these are awesome!

And I love how they go from LOL, to hot, to angst.

[yarroway.livejournal.com]

Yes to everything Sassyjumper said. That last mini-drabble especially.

[menolly-au.livejournal.com]

I got on a bit of a roll...

Thanks, glad you liked them :)

[srsly-yes.livejournal.com]

What Sassy and Yarroway said.

[menolly-au.livejournal.com]

Thanks, glad you liked them!

[mnstrtruckslash.livejournal.com]

“Which sounds dumbest, ‘Wilson, let’s do it in that phone-booth,’ or ‘Great idea?’”

“We’d be fine if you hadn’t run off.” House examined his husband’s wounds. “No infection, sutures holding…we met Robin Hood!”

“He shot me!” House giggled. Wilson swung at him.

“Stowaways on my TARDIS!” The Doctor screamed. “Back where you started; get out!”



*In case it isn't completely obvious, the comments go Wilson, House, Wilson, The Doctor (it's another Doctor Who crossover)

[menolly-au.livejournal.com]

House & Wilson travelling with Dr Who would be awesome! Great job! Good challenge!

[mnstrtruckslash.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I originally wanted to have them with 11, who would feel bad that they accidentally wondered onto the TARDIS and got hurt but I was running out of room. So, instead I used what we've seen of 12 (or maybe 1) and just had him get furious that they basically broke into his home and caused all kinds of trouble. Matt Smith's Doctor (and maybe David Tenant and/or Tom Baker) might feel so bad about what happened that he'd take them on another trip to make up for Robin Hood putting a couple arrows in Wilson. ;-)